Medtronic Covidien Kerlix AMD Antimicrobial Super Sponges

Medtronic Covidien Kerlix AMD Antimicrobial Super Sponges are impregnated with PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide), a safe and powerful antiseptic. PHMB has a broad range effectiveness against gram positive and gram negative microorganisms including some multi-drug resistant strains such as MRSA. In addition to the antimicrobial capabilities, Kerlix AMD Sponges are superior primary and secondary dressing designed to absorb and transfer exudate away from the wound.

Can be used as a primary dressing to minimize bacterial log counts in the wound bed

Can be used as a secondary dressing to eliminate growth within the gauze and protect against bacterial proliferation through the gauze

How PHMB Works?

AMD Antimicrobial dressings contain PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide), a bacteria-killing polymer. PHMB attacks bacteria on and within the dressing fabric, helping keep infection out of the wound and limiting cross-contamination. Here is how PHMB works:

PHMB binds to phospholipid (outer) membrane of bacteria

Disrupts membrane, causing cytoplasm to leak out

Protective layer of cell disintegrates

Cell collapses and dies

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Effective Against:

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE)

Acinetobacter baumannii

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Escherichia coli

Candida albicans

Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus

Proteus mirabilis

Serratia marcescens

Enterobacter cloacae

Klebsiella pneumoniae

Enterococcus faecalis

Propionibacterium acnes

Precautions:

Dakins Solution may inactivate PHMB

This will impact dressing efficacy but should not be dangerous to patient health

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